Laborer/Operator

City of Belen•Belen, NM

1d•$33,092 - $37,523•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and routine street maintenance, construction, and repair work. Incumbents at this level work under close supervision as they gain experience and demonstrates ability to perform a range of duties with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule with minimal supervision.
Valid New Mexico’s driver’s license required.
Ability to pass drug and alcohol test and subsequent random annual testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of techniques, tools, and materials used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, and related facilities.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment common to the field.
Knowledge of operation of motorized vehicles and equipment common to the field.
Knowledge of proper placement of cones, barricades, and warning devices and directing traffic flow at job sites.
Knowledge of techniques, methods, tools, and material used in applying paint and other protective coatings to a wide variety of surfaces, including wood, concrete, stucco, and metals.
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of safe work methods.
Knowledge of basic principles of mathematics.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

Responsibilities

Performs construction and maintenance work in public works areas including streets, sidewalks, storm water and drainage systems, street sweeping, graffiti abatement, and traffic signage and striping.
Breaks and removes pavements; digs, shovels, hauls and loads soils, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials, tools, and equipment; cleans up work sites upon completion of job.
Operates various types and sizes of trucks and motorized equipment, such as dump trucks, tractors, and other power tools; inspects vehicles and reports maintenance as required.
Sweeps and shovels debris and litter, carries cans and heavy objects and loads trucks; assists in emptying loads at dump sites.
Performs storm drain maintenance, removes and replaces drains; cleans and removes debris from drains.
Measures and lays out center lines, crosswalks, and other line markings.
Maintains records of work performed.
Performs weed abatement duties and applies herbicides as needed.
Performs Special Pickups including but not limited to trash bags, pile of weeds, large items, couches, fridge etc.
Winter snow and ice removal from City owned buildings.
Green waste processing at city convenience center.
Sets banners on light poles, tree trimming, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.